Bear Ring
Antique 1880s European Victorian Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Art Nouveau Signet Rings
Chrysophrase, Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modern Wedding Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dome Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dome Rings
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s European Russian Empire Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Fashion Rings
Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Signet Rings
Jade, Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Signet Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings
Jade, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Greek Modern Cocktail Rings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Greek Neoclassical Cocktail Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Artisan Signet Rings
18k Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Band Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Star Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Beryl, Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Tableware
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Baroque Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Modernist Vanity Items
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Austrian Serving Pieces
Brass
Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ceramics
Porcelain
Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Drop Necklaces
Onyx
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Ceramics
Porcelain
Antique 1890s Chain Necklaces
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Mantel Clocks
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Quartz, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Gold Plate, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 2000s Swiss Modern Band Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Cabinets
Brass
Vintage 1980s American More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown More Rings
18k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Onyx, Black Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
White Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Bridal Rings
Diamond, White Gold
Italian More Rings
20th Century Italian Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
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Finding the Right Rings for You
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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